Student Trainee - Religious Services (Chaplain Intern)

Bureau of Prisons / Federal Prison System; Butner (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau of Prisons offers the Pathways Internship Program to students from high school to graduate school, providing paid work opportunities to explore Federal careers while still in school.

Selected students may gain work experience related to their goals and could be eligible for permanent employment upon completion. Applicants must maintain a GPA of 2.5+ and a half-time or full-time course load.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a degree or certificate program in a qualifying educational institution with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
• Maintain at least half-time or full-time course load.
• Completion of four academic years post-high school leading to a bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Documentation from the educational institution verifying current enrollment must be provided.
• Eligibility for conversion to the competitive service is governed by OPM.
• Applicants may receive credit for paid and unpaid experience if applicable.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Enrollment in degree program related to the position

Job description

PATHWAY PROGRAM OVERVIEW: The Pathways Internship Program is designed to provide students enrolled in a variety of educational institutions, from high school to graduate level, with paid work opportunities in agencies to explore Federal careers while still in school. Provides students with work experience related to the career goals while offering eligibility to permanent employment upon completion. To learn more, visit: Students & Recent Graduates.

Health and life insurance coverage for Federal employees depends on the type of appointment. Students hired under the Pathways Internship Program may be entitled to these benefits. If eligible, employees serving on temporary appointments will receive the same government contribution as full-time permanent employees. Temporary employees are not eligible for coverage under the Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance Program. Students hired under the Pathways Internship Program are generally ineligible for retirement coverage. Applicants hired under the Pathways Internship Program on appointments for 90 days or more are eligible to earn annual and sick leave. As provided in 5 U.S.C. 6303(b), employees whose appointments are limited to less than 90 days may be eligible for annual leave if they have previously served for a continuous period of 90 days under successive appointments.

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following:

Applicants must be current students pursuing a degree or certificate in a qualifying educational institution with an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher AND maintain at least a half time or full-time course load.

AND

Completion of four (4) academic years of post-high school leading to a bachelor's degree or equivalent degree.

This position has a basic educational requirement. Individuals applying for this position must be enrolled in a degree program directly related to the position. In order to be eligible for conversion into the competitive service, the incumbent must meet the degree requirements, as governed by the Office of Personnel Management, for this position.

Applicants must also provide documentation from the educational institution verifying current enrollment with at least a half time or full-time course load. This documentation may be a Current Enrollment Verification Certificate or a statement of current enrollment or acceptance letter (which verifies all of the required information).

If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as the number of hours worked per week) spent in activities.

**Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.**

After a conditional offer is received, all applicants must satisfactorily pass all screening requirements related to National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and credit check.